Clinical Trial Protocol Quiz

Specifies the expected direction of the difference between groups.

States there's a difference between groups, but doesn't specify which group is better.

Ethical principle for clinical trials. It requires uncertainty among experts about which treatment is better.

The main goal of the study, which is aligned with the hypothesis.

A well-developed hypothesis leads to a better research design.

Detailed steps involved in conducting a research study, ensuring consistency and replicability.

Involves collecting information about a research subject through direct observation.

Using controlled environments and tools to gather data, often in the field of biology or chemistry.

Methods used to gather information through questions or discussions with groups.

Measures taken to ensure the safety of research participants throughout the study.

The number of participants needed in a study to detect a statistically significant difference between groups, if one exists.

The probability of finding a statistically significant result when there is a real difference between groups.

The threshold used to determine if a finding is statistically significant. Typically set at 0.05 (5% chance of finding a significant result by chance).

Methods for handling missing or inaccurate data to ensure the integrity of the study's findings. This could involve imputation, deletion, or sensitivity analyses.

The process of analyzing qualitative data to understand the themes, patterns, and meaning in the data. This might involve coding, thematic analysis, or narrative analysis.

A system to ensure the quality and accuracy of the study's data and procedures, including aspects like Good Clinical Practice guidelines, monitoring visits, and independent review boards.

The expected impact of the study on knowledge, healthcare practices, policies, and future research.

The plan for sharing the study's findings with different audiences, such as researchers, healthcare professionals, participants, and policymakers. It also includes guidelines for publication authorship and acknowledgement.

The overarching question that your research aims to answer. This is the core idea driving your entire study.

A prediction about the outcome of your research, often based on existing knowledge. It's a testable statement that can be supported or refuted by your findings.

A detailed description of the location, population, data collection methods, and any treatments or interventions used in your study.

A structured plan that outlines how you'll analyze the data collected from your research.

A strategy for sharing your research findings with the appropriate audiences, including researchers, policymakers, and practitioners.

The key concepts or terms relevant to your research topic. You should define these clearly for your audience.

This section identifies the gaps or limitations present in the existing research on your topic.

This explains how your research will fill the identified gaps and contribute new knowledge to the field.

A proposed explanation for a phenomenon that is clear and testable. It forms the core of the scientific method.

An empirical study testing associations between phenomena should have a hypothesis stated before the study begins.

Studies testing relationships between variables should focus on a primary hypothesis that is the main point of the study. Statistics are designed for one test at a time.

Qualitative or descriptive studies may not have a hypothesis, but they always have a specific research question they are trying to answer.

This is a good example of a hypothesis: "In this study, we will test whether people who report that they experienced physical abuse at least once during their childhoods score on average higher on a measure of suspiciousness than people who do not report experiencing abuse."

The branch of mental health research focused on understanding how and why mental health problems arise and develop using neuroscience, psychological, and epidemiological approaches.

This area of mental health research focuses on developing and testing ways to prevent or alleviate mental health problems. It includes trials and other evaluations.

This branch of mental health research investigates the lived experiences of having a mental health problem in various contexts and how society responds. Qualitative research and public involvement play a crucial role.

A detailed description of the methods used to collect and analyze data in a research study.

Specific aims or goals of a study that clarify the objective of the research and provide a roadmap for conducting the study.

The overall goal of a research study, outlining the main purpose or motivation behind the research.

The type of research design chosen for a study, reflecting the specific methods and procedures used to gather data.

A group of individuals selected for a study; they are carefully chosen according to specific criteria to ensure they reflect the population or phenomenon being investigated.

A detailed description of the intervention being used in a research study, outlining specific procedures and protocols.

The process of ensuring that the interventions, procedures, and data collection are implemented consistently throughout the study.

A specific and well-defined question that guides the research study design, data collection, and analysis.

A detailed plan outlining how the research will be conducted, including participant selection, intervention procedures, and data analysis methods.

The primary research question forms the basis of the study hypothesis and guides the study objectives. It focuses research efforts on a specific, meaningful area.

It is essential to identify potential gaps in current knowledge or understanding within a specific field of study to formulate research questions.

Service users being involved in all stages of research, from defining research questions to interpreting and disseminating results.

Involving people directly affected by the research, such as those with lived experience, professionals, or service users, to review research questions and ensure they are relevant and meaningful.

Ensuring research methods and participation opportunities are accessible to everyone, making the research process inclusive and valuable.

Clearly outlining the potential impact and implications of the research, for example, on healthcare practice or treatment.

A visual representation of the timeline and key steps in a research project, helping to track progress and allocate resources.

The process of evaluating and reviewing research protocols to ensure they are rigorous, ethical, and methodologically sound.

The primary goal or purpose of a research study, often stated in a specific and measurable way.

A testable prediction or statement about the relationship between variables in a study.

Explains the need for the research project by outlining the existing problem and its impact.

Summarizes the main features and key elements of the research project in a concise form.

Measures taken to ensure the safety of research participants throughout the study.

The timeframe for the research study, including data collection, analysis, and dissemination.

A set of rules and guidelines for ensuring research integrity and ethical conduct.

Increasingly crucial in clinical research, involving stakeholders in the research process. These stakeholders may include service users, carers, clinicians, service planners, and policymakers. Their involvement enriches the research and increases its relevance and impact.

A set of criteria used to evaluate the quality of research questions. It stands for Feasible, Interesting, Novel, Ethical, and Relevant.

The process of systematically examining existing research to understand the current state of knowledge, identify gaps, and refine research questions.

A research study designed to investigate the causes and mechanisms of mental health problems, often using neuroscience, psychological, or epidemiological approaches.

A research study focused on developing and evaluating interventions or treatments to prevent or alleviate mental health problems.

Research aimed at understanding the lived experiences of people with mental health problems in different contexts, often using qualitative methods and public involvement.

The section of a research protocol that provides background information on the topic, reviews existing research, and explains the study's purpose and objectives.

The section of a research protocol that details the specific goals and aims of the study, including the research question(s) and hypothesis(es).

The section of a research protocol that describes the specific procedures and methods used to collect data and conduct the study.

A well-structured question addressing a specific knowledge gap in a field, with clear implications for research and practice.

A framework for developing research questions, it outlines key aspects of a study: the target population, the intervention, the comparison group, the outcome of interest, and the time frame.

The group of individuals being studied in a research project. This can be defined broadly or narrowly depending on the criteria used in the study.

The initial assumption that there is no significant difference or association between groups being studied. It's used as a starting point for statistical testing.

The opposite of the null hypothesis, stating that there is a significant difference or association between groups. It represents what you intend to prove with your research.

A narrow definition of the population of interest, with strict criteria for inclusion. This increases internal validity but limits generalizability.

A broad definition of the population of interest, with looser criteria. This increases the generalizability of findings but may lead to less accurate conclusions.

The degree to which the results of a study can be applied to other populations and settings outside of the study itself.

The extent to which the results of a study accurately reflect the relationship between the variables being studied within the specific group examined.

Factors that can influence the results of a study, potentially confounding the relationship between the variables being investigated. These factors should be controlled for during study design.